CSDR-LL.M. E-newsletter Archives
Vol. 12, Issue 1 - September 2, 2011

TEXAS COURT OF APPEALS CITES PROF. LANDE IN UPHOLDING COOPERATIVE LEGAL PRACTICE
On August 19, the Texas Supreme Court let stand the decision of the Texas Court of Appeals in re Mabray, 2010 WL 3448198, which includes numerous citations to Prof. John Lande’s publications. The Court of Appeals upheld the validity of a Cooperative Practice agreement and rejected an argument that it violated public policy. For more information, see http://www.indisputably.org/?p=2648.

VALERIE CHAFFIN APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SHELTERValerie Chaffin (LLM '10) recently was appointed director of Columbia Second Chance, an animal shelter in Columbia, MO. See the article in the Columbia Daily Tribune.

PAMELA FAITH MUDUWA RECORDS GOSPEL MUSICPamela Faith Muduwa (LLM '03), former magistrate, currently works for the United Nations Missions in Liberia, as a judicial systems monitor. Recently she expanded her hobby, from just singing gospel music, to recording it, and releasing an album.

LOVALERIE MULLINS TAKES NEW JOBLoValerie Mullins(LLM '07) was recently hired as a mediator for the National Mediation Board, based in Washington, DC.

CITY OMBUDSMAN, CITY OF PORTLAND PORTLAND, OR
The City Auditor of Portland Oregon, seeks a city ombudsman. Application deadline: September 6.

CALL FOR CANDIDATES: RESEARCH ASSISTANTS FOR GRADUATE INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA, GENEVA CENTRE FOR TRADE AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
The University of Geneva seeks candidates for research assistant/PhD candidates focused on the research module international arbitration. Closing date for applications: September 9.

LEAD MEDIATOR / FACILITATOR, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE POLICYSACRAMENTO, CA
The Center for Collaborative Policy seeks a public policy lead mediator/facilitator. Application review begins September 9, and will continue until the position is filled.

SENIOR MEDIATION EXPERTS, NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCILNORWAY
The Norwegian Refugee Council in cooperation with the United Nations Department of Political Affairs, seeks experts in various areas including two positions in mediation, facilitation and dialogue (process design). Application deadline: September 27.